Ferrari unveils ultra-exclusive J50 just for Japan

Ferrari is marking its 50th anniversary in Japan with a gorgeous, 488 Spider-based supercar

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Nick Tragianis | December 13, 2016

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Ferrari is marking its 50th anniversary in Japan with a very, very limited-edition model.

Starting life as a 488 Spider, Ferrari will only build 10 copies of the J50 – and each one will be tailored to the specifications of each customer. The design certainly isn’t for everyone, but we like it – the black trim line spanning across the nose and doors is reminiscent of the legendary 288 GTO, F40 and F50 supercars, while the targa roof is an equally refreshing throwback.

Ferrari J50

The rest of the J50 – from the open-mesh front grille, carbon fibre splitter and LED headlights, to the 20-inch wheels, polycarbonate engine cover and carbon fibre roll hoops – doesn’t share one bit with the “lesser” 488 Spider. The interior is a different story; much of it is shared with the 488, save for colour-coordinated stitching and seat inserts, plus a bit of extra Alcantara and carbon fibre here and there.

Like the 488 Spider, power comes from a twin-turbocharged 3.9-litre V8 engine, tuned for a bit of extra power; rather than the standard 661 horsepower, the J50 pumps out 690. Pricing details haven’t been announced, but you can expect the Ferrari J50 to be as absurdly expensive as it is limited.